RFK Jr. and the Aspersion Syndrome 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, psychology professor Jonathan D. Raskin argues that RFK Jr.’s reckless and misinformed (disinformed?) statements about autism are–er–less than helpful. He writes that the “HHS Secretary’s lack of knowledge about autism places those with autism at risk.”
Raskin goes on to make three main points:
- People on the autism spectrum are best thought of as different, not disordered.
- Autism occurs on a spectrum and most people carrying the diagnosis live productive lives.
- RFK’s characterization of those with autism is dangerous.
Follow the link to learn what Kennedy said that prompted Raskin to write the article and to see a detailed exploration of the points cited above.
